Head to head
Ifor Williams BV84 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV84 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1400kg | 1800kg |
| Axles | Single | 2 |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Size | 8ft x 4ft | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV84, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV84 if...
Ifor Williams BV84, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. A compact braked box van from the Ifor Williams range, bought for lockable, weatherproof carrying of tools, stock and household goods, and one of the most common used box trailers on the UK market.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV84 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV84 is a box van trailer, single axle, 8ft x 4ft; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV84 or the Tickners GB855 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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